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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
• Fisher Hospital District Board meeting 12:30pmAugust 11th• Fisher County Commissioner Court 9am• Stonewall County Commissioner Court 9amEmail publisher@dmchronicle.com to have your even placed in the Community Calendar2025 HOMECOMING DATES!

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhich Texas naval hero was declared a pirate by his own president, Sam Houston, for refusing an order to sell the Republic’s navy?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 8TH EDITION!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
'Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.'~ John F. Kennedy (1917–1963)TRANSLATION: John F. Kennedy emphasized that change is a fundamental part of existence.
The Aspermont City Council received a brief virtual tour of the cities website this month With officials Hoping to receive feedback from residents as the site evolves.

The Aspermont City Council received a brief virtual tour of the cities website this month With officials Hoping to receive feedback from residents as the site evolves.

CITYOFASPERMONT.COM GOES LIVE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The City of Aspermont has launched a new municipal website, cityofaspermont. com, giving residents a centralized location to find city information, view agendas, report problems, and eventually access important public documents.“That is our website.
Contractors are busy at work at the Aspermont ISD gymnasium with a goal of completing the renovations ahead of the upcoming school year.

Contractors are busy at work at the Aspermont ISD gymnasium with a goal of completing the renovations ahead of the upcoming school year.

NEW GOALS, FRESH PAINT, BIG PLANS

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Construction crews have been hard at work inside Aspermont ISD’s high school gymnasium this summer, and trustees took a quick tour of the construction area during the July board meeting where construction representatives said improvements are progressing right on schedule.
Rotan City Council members review sealed bids for repairing and renovating the cities three main water storage tanks during the July meeting.

Rotan City Council members review sealed bids for repairing and renovating the cities three main water storage tanks during the July meeting.

City of Rotan Commits to Full Water Tower Rehab

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 31, 2025
After years of planning, inspection, and stalled progress, the Rotan City Council approved bids to rehabilitate all three of its primary water storage tanks earlier this month, authorizing separate contractor bids for the North Tower, South Tower, and eastern standpipe and green-lighting the city’s...

BUCKLE UP

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated weekends in Fisher County. The 81st Annual Fisher County Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23 at the Fisher County Rodeo Arena. This event isn’t just for one town.
NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

News Staff
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Vick and Deana Burk recently took a quick day trip that turned into an unexpected adventure. Starting from Reno, Nevada, and accompanied by their copy of the Double Mountain Chronicle, they headed to the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, discovering the small mountain town of Kings Beach.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Oh my, it got pretty hot during the last few days. We need another rain to cool days off.Well, I made another birthday and it was a good one. I told Susan, for my 99 birthday I wanted to ride on an Amtrac, that was something I always wanted to do.